Purpose of position:
Under the direction of the director of public affairs, the primary responsibilities will be to act as a leader in implementation of Education Minnesota’s 2019 grassroots legislative advocacy campaign, working cooperatively with Education Minnesota members, staff and leaders involved in the union’s legislative advocacy work and other designated Education Minnesota internal and external stakeholders. The organizer will use relational organizing to mobilize Education Minnesota members to act collectively during the 2019 legislative session around a shared agenda to achieve visionary funding for public education and an expansion of union freedoms.

Leadership experience in collective action work of a union or progressive organization.

Experience using the Voter Activation Network (VAN).

Experience coordinating large organizing structures.

Additional Comments:
Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed. Travel required. Able to successfully pass a post offer pre-employment background check.

EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Education Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where diversity is valued, supported and celebrated to benefit applicants, employees, members and students. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Deadline: For best consideration, apply online and include a resume by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.